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Molecular characterisation of dengue virus type 1 reveals lineage replacement during circulation in Brazilian territory.
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz - 1 Sept 2012
Carneiro Adriana Ribeiro, Cruz Ana Cecília Ribeiro, Vallinoto Marcelo, Melo Diego de Vasconcelos, Ramos Rommel Thiago J, Medeiros Daniele Barbosa Almeida, Silva Eliana Vieira Pinto da, Vasconcelos Pedro Fernando da Costa
Abstract excerpt
Dengue fever is the most important arbovirus infection found in tropical regions around the world. Dispersal of the vector and an increase in migratory flow between countries have led to large epidemics and severe clinical outcomes, such as dengue haemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome. This study analysed the genetic variability of the dengue virus serotype 1 (DENV-1) in Brazil with regard to the...
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